Matthew Bronka - WSP CV
Matthew Bronka - WSP CV
Professional Qualifications
Education and Training
2010 - Institute of Acoustics Diploma- Acoustics and Noise Control 2008 - Havering College PGCE- Postgraduate Certificate in Education 2009 - Brunel University BA Hons Creative Music and Audio Technology
Professional Memberships
2013 Associate member of the Institute of Acoustics
Curriculum Vitae
2012/2013 Harrods Department Store Retail and staff areas Design and predict PA and VA system for 15000m2 of retail and staff areas ensuring emergency announcements are intelligible throughout the space. Liaison with Siemens communications to ensure speaker placement and selection met BS5839 standards whilst satisfying the architectural elements of the retail areas. Advise on architectural elements to meet optimum levels for the proposed system. 2013 Tottenham Court Road - Crossrail Draw and model Western ticket hall, Goslett Yard and all platform areas of Tottenham Court Road Crossail development using acoustic simulation software to predict speech intelligibility from proposed system PA and VA system. Provide acoustic advice on architectural elements using 3D modelling software on wall treatments and speaker placement and selection providing intelligible speech to all public areas. 2012 London Zoo Nuffield Building and Regency Building Carry out advice and assess noise limitations for mechanical plant to serve large cafetieria areas and public leisure areas. Internal and external plant selection for large renovation project throughout public areas. Provide consultation to maximise noise impact to sensitive animal sanctuaries and limiting noise impact on park visitors and meet local authority conditions. Other Projects: Education City Tram System Qatar, Station Urban Realm, London Wall, Southampton University Atrium, Principle Place, HSBC New Globe Wharf, Barclays Canada Square Level 22, 3 and 5, Templar House, London Bridge Station, Whitechapel Underground, Walbrook Box Bank Underground, Brighton Station, Birmingham Tunnels (Queensway, St Chads, Lancaster), Neasden Train Depot, range of high end property.
Employment History
3/2013 Present: Acoustic Consultant WSP Group, London Acoustic modeling- 3D drawing for raytracing, PA/VA System Design using EASE and ODEON, design using a variety of loudspeakers, BS5839 Pt8 and EN54-24 compliance, office acoustic consultancy for privacy, auditorium acoustics for performance and speech. Architectural acoustics - design consultancy, recommend architectural products for acoustic performance, reverberation time measurement and prediction, sound measurement, noise testing. Planning and noise - Cadna modeling for environmental acoustics, planning applications, acoustic reports, noise measurement, noise monitoring, environmental noise assessments building services noise impact internal/external, environmental control systems, licensing. 9/2011 2/2013: Acoustic Engineer - Acoustics Plus, London Acoustic Modelling Architectural, PA and VA systems, CAD and Sketchup drawing for modelling, RT optimisation, site surveying and noise measuring for model purposes, raytracing for BB93 and BS5839 compliancy, offer guidance and advice through design stages. Environmental Noise Noise Impacts from mechanical plant, noise monitoring, enclosure specification and noise control measures, BS4142 calculations, working towards local authority guidelines. Planning and Guidance PPG24 assessments, BS8233 calculations, building envelope, glazing and ventilation measures, air conditioning systems, live music licensing, sound system calibration, noise impact assessment and prediction.